The 2026 NHL Draft is one of the most anticipated in Vancouver Canucks history. Vancouver enters the draft with 10 picks, which includes third overall. If the Canucks are going to rebuild the team successfully, they will need to draft not only some high-end talent but also future depth pieces. With the draft just a few weeks away, Vancouver has announced they will be holding a draft party at Rogers Arena. The event will be on June 26, which is the first night of the draft, and will be free to attend. The Canucks are also advertising "select $5 food and beverages items, live music, photos with Fin, and more!" At the watch party, which begins at 3 p.m. PT, fans will get the opportunity to watch Vancouver select third and 24th overall. The last time the Canucks selected third overall, they picked Henrik Sedin in 1999. The link to the event can be found here [https://am.ticketmaster.com/canucks/en/buy/gpnhldp?ad_id=120264691358910362&campaign_id=120264691358920362]. It is important to note that road closures will be in effect due to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. At 8 p.m. PT, New Zealand will be taking on Belgium across the street at BC Place. More information about road closures can be found here [https://www.vancouverfwc26.ca/community-hub/road-closures]. Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Braeden Cootes is selected as the 15th overall pick to the Vancouver Canucks in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/0dee8a55-d87e-44d5-a91f-55bc6d25fbdb.jpeg] Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Braeden Cootes is selected as the 15th overall pick to the Vancouver Canucks in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Make sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site and add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwr-DfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, don't forget to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks]. Latest From THN’s Vancouver Canucks Site [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/]: Canucks' Zeev Boop-Em Captures 2026 Stanley Pup [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/canucks-zeev-boop-em-captures-2026-stanley-pup] Vancouver Canucks 2026 NHL Draft Target: Egor Shilov [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/players/vancouver-canucks-2026-nhl-draft-target-egor-shilov] Canucks Nikita Tolopilo Reveals How Much He Was Offered To Leave North America & Play In The KHL [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/canucks-nikita-tolopilo-reveals-how-much-he-was-offered-to-leave-north-american-play-in-the-khl] For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription?_gl=1*twovkp*_ga*MTk0NDM0Mzk0OS4xNzQ2MjQ0ODA2*_ga_ZET34ZFCGX*czE3NjEyNTE0MDEkbzU3MCRnMSR0MTc2MTI1MjA1MyRqNjAkbDAkaDA.]. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum. The Hockey News [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/5a004578-1c3a-46e9-b2d8-b2cb8c34be32.jpeg] The Hockey News
